Cheap Homes for Rent in Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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property at 25 Ash St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 206 High St

206 High St

WalthamMA02453
property at 252 River St

252 River St

WalthamMA02453
property at 73 Adams St

73 Adams St, Unit 06

73 Adams St
WalthamMA02453
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Brandeis, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brandeis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brandeis area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,150. The Point at Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here are the most affordable Brandeis apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Point at WalthamS1A (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,980
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brandeis area is the $0.30 price per square foot 49 Francis St Model at 49 Francis St, Unit 1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Brandeis apartment is the 17 Ash St Model at 17 Ash St starting at $4,500 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Nonantum neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brandeis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
49 Francis St, Unit 149 Francis St3BR,1BA$0.30
17 Ash St17 Ash St3BR,2BA$0.45
696 Beaver St696 Beaver St2BR,1BA$0.28
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
4 Charles Street Ave, Unit #14 Charles Street Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
83 Alder St, Unit C83 Alder St5BR,3BA$0.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandeis

What type of rentals are currently available in Brandeis?

There are currently 489 Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $16,817. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brandeis ranging from $1,350 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brandeis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brandeis ranges from $1,350 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,954.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brandeis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brandeis range from $2,800 to $15,597, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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